After years of Genealogy, delving into the past, I decided to put my findings into words. Dusty documents and old photographs lose their appeal without the human stories that preceded them. These are my stories. This is my journey into my past.
Saint Antoine sur la Rievier-aux-Raisins
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St Antoine sur la riveier aux Raisins was founded by the settlers from French Canada who settled along the River Raisin and the Catholic Archdiocese of Quebec on October 15, 1788.
My American Hero is Sergeant William Bruck, currently serving in Iraq. He's not only my Hero, but he is a close cousin too. William is the son of my mom's sister Rose. He is the fifth born of eight children. William was a mischievous child. He might have been a real trouble maker, but everyone still loved him. After High School, he joined National Guard, then switched to Army Reserves while going to college in Wisconsin. While in Wisconsin, he met Natalie, his future wife. After their marriage they moved to Carleton, Michigan and had a baby boy. His name is Gregory. Two years later, Zechariah was born. Despite Zechariah being very sick, when he was a few weeks old, William re-enlisted again. Shortly after, the Country was shocked by the events of September 11th. Even though William was a "weekend warrior" his unit was called up for active duty. He packed his bags, said his good-byes and did his duty. He had a lot of reasons not to go to Iraq...He didn't wan...
There was no date on this note. It was part of a larger memory, as the entries are numbered. She wrote a note about her siblings and lessons she learned at home. 24. Lawrence - always full of business. very intelligent Clara (my mom) - very kind, sensitive helped take care of us kids, helped out at home, etc. Earl - always cheerful and a peace maker Cletus - a big tease Herman - tender and kind Teresa - played piano by ear, beautiful singing voice Agnes - the pampered one because she was so tiny Rita - the spoiled one who we love Helen - Died when I was 11 years old.I remember when they brought her to our house in a little white coffin. 25. At home we were taught many lessons - to be honest, kind, forgiving, helpful To be a listener very hard sometimes To volunteer To go to Church regularly To receive the Sacraments often Not say anything bad about anyone. (I wonder what the rest of the memory said!)
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